Looking for something to do on the long July 4th weekend this year? Here's a sampling of events and festivals that may interest you! Heritage Days in Bath Bar Harbor’s Fourth of July Festivities Boothbay Harbor Fourth of July Camden's Festival of Independence L.L.Bean's Fourth of July Celebration The Lewiston/Auburn Liberty Festival Portland's Stars and … [Read more...]
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Maine Maple Sunday 2015
Sunday, March 22nd, is this year's Maine Maple Sunday, and as usual we'll be venturing out to feast on a pancake breakfast, maple flavored whoopie pies, and maple flavored cotton candy. Where to go The Maine Maple Producers have a wonderful map on their website that will point you to producers participating in this years event. The Southern Maine Maple Sugarmakers … [Read more...]
3rd Annual Samoset Pilgrimage
This year was the family's third year spending the school winter vacation at the Samoset Resort in Rockland, Maine; and once again, we're so happy we spent time there. There were plenty of activities to keep the kiddos busy (giving time for the adults to kick back and relax) and plenty of activities for the whole family to enjoy. Dear Reader, this is our secret vacation … [Read more...]
Dempsey Challenge September 27 & 28, 2014
Maine offers numerous organized athletic events, and the Dempsey Challenge is one of the most well known. The Dempsey Challenge is an annual run, walk and cycling fundraising event held in Patrick Dempsey's hometown of Lewiston-Auburn, Maine. Yes, THAT Patrick Dempsey. The event benefits the The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing, who provides free … [Read more...]
Maine’s Fall Festivals
September, when quiet creeps back into the state as the tourist season ends. The days are getting cooler, the daylight is getting shorter, and the smell of fried dough fills the air. Yes, September is the month of county fairs in Maine. … [Read more...]
Winter Vacation Activities at the Samoset Resort
For the past two February's we've headed up to the Samoset Resort in Rockland for their Winter Vacation Activities. Timed with school winter vacation, the Samoset offers daily activities for kids that will keep them busy as their parents relax. They offer arts and crafts during the day, and movies at night. They also put on additional activities, such as turning one of their … [Read more...]
Maine Maple Sunday 2013
Another year, another Maple Sunday in Maine. This year it's being held on Sunday, March 24th. What is Maine Maple Sunday? A quote from the Maine Maple Producers website says it best: The Maine Maple Producers Association welcomes you to join Maine's Maple Syrup Producers, statewide, as they celebrate Maine Maple Sunday. Most sugarhouses offer free maple syrup samples … [Read more...]
Maine Beaches
As winter is winding down, we're already looking forward to the warm summer months and to heading to the beach. There's something to be said for letting kiddos splash around in the waves while parents sit back, relax, and breathe in the warm salty air. Before you grab your towels and head towards the ocean, there are some things you'll need to know first about Maine beaches. … [Read more...]
Thompson’s Orchard
The beginning of fall, as the days get into the low 70's and 60's and Halloween is just around the corner, signals one of our favorite yearly traditions...heading to an orchard for some apple picking and apple cider donuts. Grabbing a 1/2 gallon of cider is a mandatory chore. For the past few years we've headed up to Thompson's Orchard in New Gloucester. It's what we would … [Read more...]
Maine Maple Sunday
March 27th 2011 is the fourth Sunday in Maine, otherwise known at Maine Maple Sunday. This is when the producers of maple syrup in the state open their doors so you can see how they boil down maple sap into sugar. It's a great family outing, depending on where you go. Last year we drove past two "sugar houses" (I swear they were nothing more than sheds bought from Lowe's placed … [Read more...]